Lead Processing Lab Technician

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7am to 3:30pm

Lead Processing Lab Technician

• Preparing for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction
• Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; processing concentrates and extracts
• Performing formulation of oil-based products such as emulsions, water solubles, terpene infused oils and tinctures
• Preparing, documenting, and submitting in-process and product samples for HPLC analysis
• Cleaning and maintaining extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment
• Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, heaters/chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, and other laboratory equipment
• Operating extraction equipment to harvest terpene extracts and cannabinoid-containing extracts
• Operating highly sophisticated purification equipment to convert crude oil into decarboxylated oil
• Following procedures for extract purification including ethanol addition, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation.
• Assisting with the development of further purification processes and in-process materials, including processes for new products.
• Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed, maintaining inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software.
• Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate.
• Washing and sanitizing laboratory glassware.
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing.
• Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
• Performing related duties as assigned

• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
• Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and batch records

• Associates Degree with 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred
• 1-2 years of experience with extraction and/or product formulation

• Knowledge of and hands on experience with Supercritical Extraction and Rotary Evaporation desired
• Mechanical inclination with the ability to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot/repair laboratory equipment
• Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Knowledge of scientific methods of measurements
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory
• Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes
• Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories recordkeeping procedures

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, along with frequent bending
• Close vision (unobstructed vision at 20 inches or less)
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals